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River Jeker

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    Location: Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

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    June 13, 2022

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    The valley of the Jeker and the surrounding fertile land of the Haspengouw was an important cultural landscape from an early age. On the Jeker are two very old cities, …
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    August 17, 2023

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    The Jeker is a 54 km long river in Belgium (50 km) and the Netherlands (4 km). It rises in Lens-Saint-Servais in the municipality of Geer
    Although the Jeker is a small river, it has a major impact on the Limburg landscape. This small river crosses the green valley with its hills and picturesque villages; it cuts a path from the Belgian border until it meets the Meuse in Maastricht. Not only does the bishop's mill owe its existence to the Jeker, the vineyards in the Jeker valley are also watered by this modest river.
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    May 18, 2025

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    Compared to the broad and much more important Meuse, which, after all, gave the city its name, the Jeker is a small and almost inconspicuous river. But especially in earlier times, it also played an important role, as its branches encircled the city walls and served as an additional protective element.
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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